Betonica officinalis syn. Stachys officinalis. Betony.
Life-form & Growth Form:
Hemicryptophyte. Herbaceous perennial. Little/no vegetative spread.
Flowering period:
June to August
Habitats:
Open woodland, hedgerows and meadows. Pastures, cliff top grassland. Mildly favours acidic soils.
Threats:
Agricultural improvement of fields. Overgrazing by livestock. Woodland disturbance and tree clearance.
Static distribution map:
For an interactive map follow this link to the BSBI webpage